Downtown, Portland, ME

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 99
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 50
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Schools 51
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Residents

17k Population -166 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
26% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household26%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone21%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van53%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked30%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$331k Median Home Value +$56k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$304 (2010–19)
17% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier64%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas4%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
Cumberland County16

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
Cumberland County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 3 19
Feb 23 3 16
Mar 32 4 13
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 5 3
Dec 27 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown

Inland Flooding29
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding25
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Portland, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Portland, ME

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Waynflete School
1 miles, SW
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Holy Cross School
1 miles, SE
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Levey Day School
2 miles, NW
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Cheverus High School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Portland, ME

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Maine College of Art
0 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Portland, ME

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Airports

Airports near Downtown, Portland, ME

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Manchester Airport
77 miles, SW